Communities by Design

Livable Communities Committee in action!

Articles from around the state:

Select Article Fairmont - July 13, 2006 Times WV Fairmont - Plan Huntington - July 11, 2007 Huntington - July 12, 2007

The West Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is proud to announce the formation of their Committee for Livable Communities.
This Committee is comprised of architectural design professionals committed to the concept of better living through design. 
As design professionals, we constantly strive to provide a better built environment not only for our clients, but for the entire community.
As an organization, we look forward to the opportunity to partner with planners, developers, officials and communities; offering our expertise
to help improve the quality of life for all West Virginians.   

As a statewide organization, we have a network of design professionals who can be available for: 

§         Presentations on the principles of livable communities, including a special presentation on the health benefits of livable design.

§         Design assistance with community revitalization.  Providing unique solutions, design expertise and graphic skills to convey the ideas that are developed. 

§         Innovative solutions to planning and zoning issues.

§         Review and development of existing planning and zoning ordinances.

§         Advocacy of issues such as sustainability, healthy communities, safety, adaptive re-use, historic preservation, green field preservation, etc.

§         Illustrations of how livable community design can be a profitable investment.

Good design is an investment; well-designed communities will attract and benefit residents, businesses, and visitors, and meet the needs of present and future generations alike

 

If you have any questions please contact us at livablecommunities @ aiawv.org